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TOUR DATES: 3RD - 17TH FEBRUARY 2018 2748 kms / 1708 miles
Explore the greatest attractions, activities, and lap up the best of NZ's luxury accommodation. Ride the incredible South Island and experience everything from the deep forest, to beautiful rolling hills sitting on crystal clear lakes. Then be immersed in ‘The Burt Munro Challenge’ - the World Class event that attracts thousands of motorcyclists from across the globe! Get up close to the bike immortalised as the ‘World’s Fastest Indian’, and experience the rally's incredible events, sites and nightlife. |
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Tour overview
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DAY 1) WELLINGTON
We say hello and take you to your centrally located Hotel. Today you'll get your gear and be introduced to your bike. Time allowing, you'll get to lap up the first of many beautiful coastal rides. Then tonight you can sit back and enjoy our Real Aotearoa Meet & Greet experience with the rest of the group with an after dinner gathering and nibbles. |
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DAY 2) WELLINGTON - NELSON
143 kms / 89 miles / 2hr 30min Today we set sail for the South Island on the Interislander Ferry. We then head west around the Queen Charlotte Sound and its many beautiful inlets and bays to the golden sands of sunny Nelson. We arrive at our central city location with plenty of time for a look around or simply to relax after a brilliant ride. |
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DAY 3) NELSON - PUNAKAIKI
259kms / 161 miles / 3hr 30min Get ready for biker heaven. Today we’ll take in a little more of this beautiful coastline before you get to experience the fun of the brilliant winding roads inland to our West Coast destination, Punakaiki. Here our resort is located on the water’s edge, only metres away from the world famous Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. |
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DAY 4) PUNAKAIKI - FRANZ JOSEF
215 kms / 134 miles / 2hr 50min Today we ride the Tasman Sea Coastline and take a step back in time with a visit to Shantytown - here you can pan for gold and explore life back in the 1800s. Next stop, The Bushman’s Centre for a very special native NZ bush experience! Then we'll head off to Franz Josef - and after a complimentary refreshment and a greeting you’ll never forget at Te Waonui Forest - it's off to our getaway for the night centrally located in the Franz Josef village. |
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DAY 5) FRANZ JOSEF - CARDRONA
307 kms / 191 miles / 3hr 45min This morning we invite you to come with us to meet our own Kiwi bird and chicks! Then we’re back on the road, riding through some of the most beautiful scenery in NZ – roads that will make you think God himself was a motorcyclist! Tonight we stay at the historic and character-filled Cardrona Hotel. |
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DAY 6) CARDRONA - INVERCARGILL
295 kms / 183 miles / 4hrs This morning you'll get to experience a true feat of road engineering - the infamous Crown Range - before heading east to Lake Dunstan through the Cromwell Gorge, an incredible road winding its way to Clyde Dam and the hydro power station. Then its deep into Southland and Burt Munro country where we check into our hotel right in the center of town. Tonight we’re off to the rally site with live bands, dancing and plenty of fellow enthusiasts wanting to exchange adventure stories as you explore this bike-filled town and all of its highlights. |
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DAY 7) INVERCARGILL
Today is a free day, so set off and attend some of the many rally events and sites around the city! Check out Hayes Hardware - where the Indian Burt broke the world record on is displayed, visit Burt's home (yep it's still there, a shed in the middle of a section), take a look at Transport World - a world class presentation of transportation, or enjoy the different rally shows and beach racing. Your Rally Pass allows you to access the rally site and ALL rally activities, including the Thursday and Friday night concerts - so enjoy! Our van will be there to drop you off and pick you up when you're ready. |
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DAY 8) INVERCARGILL - MILFORD SOUND - TE ANAU
392 kms / 244 miles / 5hrs Today's a biggy but well worth the early start! We head west to Te Anau for brunch beside the lake, before heading into picturesque Fiordland, past the mirror lakes and the thickest native flora in New Zealand, then descending through the Homer Tunnel into Milford Sound. Here you can relax on an uncrowded cruise, spoiling you with unlimited close-up views of the wildlife, waterfalls and of course Mitre Peak. Once back on dry land, it's a relaxed cruise back to the town centre of Te Anau, where we'll settle in for the evening. |
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DAY 9) TE ANAU - QUEENSTOWN
171 kms / 105 miles / 2hrs This morning after a relaxed start and a look around, it's a short but breathtaking ride to the adventure capital of Aotearoa, Queenstown. Surrounded by majestic mountains and set on the crystal clear Lake Wakatipu, get ready to be mesmerised by this city’s natural beauty and unique energy. Here we settle in at the Scenic’s Queenstown Luxury Lakeview Apartments for our 2 night stay. |
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DAY 10) QUEENSTOWN
Today make the most of a free day – if you have any Kiwi adventures you want to tick off your bucket list, this is the place to do it! Get your blood pumping with a Shotover Jet ride, or take a cruise down Lake Wakatipu aboard the iconic old steamship, the TSS Earnslaw. Tonight we’ll take you up the Gondola for a complimentary meal - complete with views of the city, the Remarkables Mountain Range and Lake Wakatipu - a truly on top of world dining experience. |
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DAY 11) QUEENSTOWN - MT COOK
263 kms / 163 miles / 3hr 30min Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, today we visit historic Arrowtown one of NZ's oldest gold mining towns after breakfast at the iconic New Orleans Hotel, established in 1866. We then head for the hills and through Lindis Pass into central Otago, and inland towards the wild Southern Alps and Mt Cook. Here on the highest mountain in Aotearoa sits your luxury accommodation on the near top floor of The Hermitage with its breathtaking views of Aoraki/Mt Cook. |
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DAY 12) MT COOK - METHVEN
261 kms / 161 miles / 3hrs After a light breakfast we ride to Lake Tekapo in Mackenzie Country and the foot of the Southern Alps. After a relaxed coffee stop and visit to the Church of the Good Shepherd at lakes edge, we ride beside New Zealand's largest man made canal system providing spectacular views over the region. From here we head to the Ski Village of Methven, a small village with a great vibe and our accommodation after what will have been a great day's riding. |
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DAY 13) METHVEN - HANMER SPRINGS
222 kms / 138 miles / 3hrs Today we ride the back country of the Canterbury Plains, through small towns and villages, avoiding the traffic of the big smoke Christchurch as we turn inland toward the Lewis Pass. From here we lean left and north into the Village of Hanmer Springs - a truly beautiful village that offers way more than eye candy. The natural thermal pools and waterways of the springs have attracted guests from around the globe and are at the doorstep of your accommodation in the heart of this village just waiting for you to relax and enjoy. |
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DAY 14) HANMER SPRINGS - WELLINGTON
215 kms / 127 miles / 3hrs Today we have a cruisey start to the day, leaving town and heading for Kaikoura (the Whale Watching Capital of Aotearoa). After lunch as we ride the east coast we’ll take you to a few hidden treasures, including a very special seal pup nursery and the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre – featuring Sir Peter Jackson’s personal collection of WW1 aircrafts and artifacts. Then we’re only a short ride away from Picton where you can relax and reminisce on your amazing adventure during the Cook Strait ferry crossing heading back to your accommodation in Wellington. |
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DAY 15) WELLINGTON
Sadly this is our final morning together, meaning the returning of your trusty iron steeds and any gear back to the stable, and farewells back at our depot in Petone. Whether it's homeward bound or setting off on your next adventure, we're sure you will have had a great time and experienced what is the Real Aotearoa Ultimate NZ Motorcycling experience. |
what's included
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What's not included
- Airfares to and from Wellington NZ (if applicable).
- Personal Insurance (while we have Free Accident Insurance in NZ, Travel Cover is Encouraged).
- Fuel during the Tour (The bike is supplied with a full Tank).
- Meals other than those listed above.
- Site seeing excursions or activities other than listed above.
- Personal spending (Sorry, maybe if we win lotto!).
PRICING
TOUR & BIKE HIRE
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These include everything you need for your ultimate experience - your Indian® Motorcycle, rally tickets, accomodation, ferry tickets, complimentary meals, insurance and more. See all inclusions above.
PRICING
byo BIKE
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Want to bring your own bike along for the adventure? No worries. These packages include everything you need for your ultimate experience without the bike rental - rally tickets, accomodation, ferry tickets, complimentary meals, insurance and more. See all inclusions above.
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